General "from"
* من (min): This is the most common and general way to say "from" in Syrian Arabic. For example: "أنا من دمشق" (Ana min Dimashq) means "I am from Damascus."
"From" indicating origin
* من عند (min 3and): This is used when you want to emphasize the source or origin of something. For example: "أخذت الكتاب من عند صديقي" (Akhadtu'l kitab min 3and sadiqi) means "I took the book from my friend."
"From" indicating time
* من (min): The word "min" is also used to indicate "from" when talking about a time period. For example: "سأذهب إلى العمل من الساعة الثامنة" (Sa'a'dhhab ilā'l 3amal min al-sā3a'th-thāminah) means "I will go to work from 8 o'clock."
"From" indicating movement
* من (min): "Min" is used for "from" when indicating movement from one place to another. For example: "جئت من بيروت" (Ja'tu min Bayrut) means "I came from Beirut."
Note: The pronunciation of the word "min" can vary slightly depending on the surrounding words. It is usually pronounced with a short "i" sound, similar to the "i" in "bit".
Remember that Syrian Arabic has a rich and complex system of grammar, and the best way to choose the correct word for "from" will depend on the specific context of your sentence.